Capuchin Poor Clares
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The Capuchin Poor Clares (Latin: Ordo Sanctae Clarae Capuccinarum) is a Catholic religious order of Pontifical Right for women founded in Naples, Italy, in 1538, by Blessed Maria Lorenza Longo. The order still exists and it now has communities in the United States. Members are referred to as Capuchinesses.[2]
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Latin: Ordo Sanctae Clarae Capuccinarum[1] | |
Abbreviation | O.S.C. Cap. |
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Nickname | Capuchinesses |
Formation | 1538; 486 years ago (1538)[1] |
Founder | Blessed Maria Lorenza Longo, O.S.C. Cap.[1] |
Founded at | |
Type | Religious Order of Pontifical Right for Women |
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Members | 1,692 members as of 2020[1] |
Main organ | Pax et Bonum |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
Website | contemplativevocations |
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